Automatic Transmission problems of the 1999 Dodge Durango

Transmission in my 1999 Dodge Durango has begun to slip and its pulling hard. It won't go into 2nd or 3rd without me depress the gas pedal. I've tried transmission fix lubricant, changed the fluid and filter, and tuneup. I've been reading from several websites that people are having the same problem with the transmission and Dodge won't do anything about it. People work too hard to have their vehicles maintained and getting a rebuilt or brand new one will cost thousands of dollars that normal people like myself don't have. Is it anything you can do about this so that people like myself can have a peace of mind knowing that the transmission is in working condition and its safe.

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that as he started the vehicle, the brake, check engine, and anti lock brake warning lights all illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle but with very limited power. The vehicle was resistant to acceleration yet the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the transmission would need to be rebuilt. The transmission was rebuilt. The brake and check engine lights continued to illuminate and the vehicle was taken to a second independent repair shop where the brakes were replaced. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000.

I own a 1999 Dodge Durango, and like many, almost scary amounts of other Dodge customers, am having numerous issues with this vehicle which provide extreme safety hazards to the drivers and occupants. One of which is an upper ball joint issue, which was recalled on the 2000 model year, but not other years with the same design flaw. Another of which is the automatic transmission not shifting properly, or at all rendering the vehicle 'in neutral' at times while in traffic. Also, a problem, which is starting to occur involves the vehicle to shut down out of nowhere in traffic, leaving the driver to try to navigate this beast to the side of the road without power brakesw/steering etc. If you search the internet, you will find literally thousands of people with these problems, severely endangering every man, woman and child who occupy these trucks. Dodge dealers constantly give owners a runaround and deny they have heard any other claims of these problems. These trucks are unsafe! Chrysler needs to know that, and do something about it!.

1. Engine increased in rpms without properly shifting into 3rd gear, have to let off throttle entirely to allow transmission to shift 2. Transmission is starting to fail 3. Tbd whether or not to sell or salvage.

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. At 30 mph the gear shift malfunctioned and the contact was unable to shift gears. Once the contact's foot was removed from the accelerator pedal the vehicle began to shift gears properly. The mechanic stated that a new transmission was needed. The failure mileage was 129000.

Transmission not shifting right, engine reving to high. Transmission had to b transmission went out 2nd gear bad not shifting right. Transmission had to be rebuilt, this car had only 67000 miles on it. Transmission was serviced at 35000 miles never had trouble before. I think transmission should holdup longer than this. Also car har idle problem when engine is warm after restart, when coming to a stop at redlight car idles ruff acts like it wants to die. When driving more smooths out, runs fine then? this car has always been serviced on time! last year was in to dealer twice for hard start & idle problems! spent over $500. 00 for air idle speed part & r throttle posloch! seems to me computor parts should holdup longer! t.

While driving at approximately 70 mph there was a crack in the transmission. Owner had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and owner was informed that the transmission appeared as if the driver had been going 80 mph, then suddenly shifted the vehicle into park. Then, owner contacted the manufacturer, who claimed that vehicle had too many miles on it, and there was nothing else they could do.

While pulling out of a parking lot there was a loud knock and the vehicle shook. The check engine light came on, 75,000 miles. I had the vehicle towed home. The next day the check engine light was not illuminated, I had a mechanic diagnose the problem and he said there wasn't one and that sometimes the lights just come on and reset themselves. At 83,000 miles my transimission began to slip. The machnic stated that the loud knock that I experienced earlier was a rod the connects the transmission the the engine breaking and that I needed a new transmission. Transmission was replaced with only 83,000 miles on a well maintained vehicle.

The consumer was run over by her own vehicle while standing behind it. Suddenly the vehicle slipped out of park and into reverse. This was due to the inter-locking brake transmission.

10/29/04 drove car from jax, FL to sav. Ga. Approximately half way there, check gauge and no oil pressure. Had car towed to service center. Said that the screen in the oil filter or pump was clogged and tons of sludge in the engine. They flushed the screen and the engine out and changed the oil. Car ran normal from there and drove back to jacksonville fine. Once back on jacksonville, the check gauge and no oil pressure is back. Car sitting in driveway, afraid to drive to work and no money to replace what is wrong this time. Second chrylser vehicle owed and should of learned the first time when I had a Dodge caravan that had the transmission replaced 3 times and other numerous problems. Apparantly, this is a manufactuer defect in numerous products and they need to own up to the middle class people who cannot afford problems like these.

While the vehicle was park, the driver's child was able to shift gears without applying the brake pedal. This caused the vehicle to collide into an apartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.

While driving transmission was hard to shift and it slipped gears. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

While driving at 35 mph consumer heard a rattling sound coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic who determined that upper and lower ball joints were worn out on both sides. Also, consumer heard a clanking sound coming from the engine. Dealer examined the vehicle, and found that a new transmission was needed.

Upper ball joint worn out , my tires have been wearing out on the inside since I had bought the Durango brand new , dealership could not find out what was wrong , two weeks ago I took my Durango to tire store to have new tires and an alignment , they informed me that my upper ball joints were worn out and I was lucky that the front end did not fail , they did advise me that they have had around 20 Durangos in there shop that had the same thing wrong ,.

Tires worn uneven because of premature wear of the ball joints. The consumer stated the transmission shifted up and down.

While the vehicle was in park the vehicle rolled backwards and ran over the consumer. The dealer was notified.

I had to replace the upper ball joints (both sides) on my 99 Durango when it had @ 50,000 miles. Brand new set of tires was wearing on the inside, took it to a mechanic and he said the ball joints were so bad he would not drive it across town. Replaced both ball joints and replaced tires. Then on Feb. 20,2004 with 93,000 miles on it the transmission went out. Spent $600. 00 on ball joints, $350. 00 on tires, and $3,200 on a transmission.

I was driving on the parkway at approx. 65 mph. I went to accelerate to pass and all of a suddent there was a loud "bang" and the truck "bucked" and than there was very little acceleration. I had to pull off of the parkway and into a lot. I needed to be towed to the dealer because it would not move. The dealer checked it out and said my transmission is "shot". I only have 16,000 miles on it and it is 2 years old!! they told me they don't know if I'll get a new transmission or a rebuilt one. . . . . . It depends on what Chrysler sends them.

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Have had car in dealership 7 times for various transmission problems. Dealer claims they cannot find problem. Finally on the 7th trip, they admitted there was a problem. The problem now, is extended warranty company does not want to repair problem because car is 3000 miles short of warranty expiration. Car appears to shift back and forth from 1st to 2nd rapidly (oscillates), when downshifted and throttle held open. Car bucks like a bronco. Very dangerous.

Rear end locked up while driving. Dealer is inspecting vehicle. The dealer discovered that the transmission had locked up.

While on a slight incline vehicle rolled away while in park, resulting in a collision. The engine was off and key was out of ignition when the vehicle rolled back wards and an open door struck a tree.

In the process of a turn and going from first gear to second gear, the vehicle emits a violent jerk as it struggles to switch gears. This has occurred since I purchased the vehicle 2 years ago. The dealership has examined the vehicle and contends there is nothing wrong with it.

Transmission will red line in 1&2 gear (auto transmission) until the computer shuts it down. We have been to arbitation but the problem was not fixed. Dalmer Chrysler will not talk to me about this problem. In my opinion this car is a lemon . Thank you.

Vehicle was parked. Went to put it into reverse heard a loud noise. Took vehicle to be serviced. Was told that they never heard of the problem ,and didn't hear the noise. Consumer contacted dealer.

Transmission hesitates, then jerks while getting into second gear. I consider this a safety hazzard while making turns. This could cause an accident.

Water stain on headliner, 3 of the 4 windows have all been stuck in the up position a total of 5 times,the back of the vechicle slides out of control in wet conditions,brakes pads already had to be replaced in under 10000 miles.

Occasionally, when going from first gear to second gear while engaged in a turn, the vehicle gives a violent jerk from first to second gear. It seems as if the vehicle is stuck, until the vehicle jolts forward. The manufacturer states the problem doesn't exist.

Consumer replaced the upper ball joints twice. Also, when brakes were depressed they pulsated. Rotors, pads, calipers, and master cylinder were replaced at least once. Also, transmission was replaced. Lower ball joints were also replaced.

Complaint regarding the ball joints on a 1999 Dodge Durango. The vehicles transmission was replaced at 50000 miles. Now the vehicle ball joints are failing prematurely. The consumer would like to know how long it will take to recall this problem.

Transmission was leaking and slipping. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times.

While having vehicle serviced by a mechanic for a transmission leak, mechanic noticed that upper ball joint had worn and needed to be replaced.

While having the truck serviced the consumer asked the dealership to inspect the ball joints. Upon inspection the dealership noticed that all four ball joints were bad. The vehicle would also jump forward while in the park position.